2025 Unity Update - Term 2 Edition

Term 2 2025

Over the past twelve months, the ELC has blossomed into a nurturing and vibrant space where little ones take their first steps in education, form lasting friendships, and build the foundations for lifelong learning.

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Principal's Word Francois Pienaar Principal As we complete Term 2, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the many meaningful events and achievements across our College this term. It has been a rich and rewarding time, and I am sincerely grateful for the shared commitment between our staff, students, and you - our valued parents and caregivers.

Your partnership in your child’s education is a vital part of what makes Unity College such a special place.

"It has been a rich and rewarding time, and I am sincerely grateful for the shared commitment...

Your parternership in your child's education is a vital part of what makes Unity College such a special place."

Grandparents and Special Friends Day: We welcomed over 400 grandparents and special friends to Unity for a truly heart-warming celebration. As a grandparent myself, it was deeply moving to witness the love and pride shared between our students and their families. Our guests toured classrooms, engaged in student learning, and enjoyed a delightful morning tea. The day reminded us of the irreplaceable role grandparents play in nurturing faith, wisdom, and

connection across generations.

Thank you for your kind feedback and presence on this special day.

Little Scholars: Our Little Scholars transition days have been a joyful experience as we prepare to welcome these young learners officially in Term 3. Led by Chloe Hill, the program is off to a strong start, and we are confident it will provide a nurturing and engaging foundation for the educational journey ahead.

Flat Netball: We concluded the term with our much-loved Staff vs Students Netball Match. This friendly competition brings fun, laughter, and school spirit to the end of term.

This year, after three bouts of extra time, the students took the win 2523!

Professional Development – Investing in Our Team: During Week 10 (30 June–4 July), our staff were engaged in a week of purposeful and reflective professional development. We were proud to host the AISSA Southern Regional

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“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9 Conference, with the theme: “Strength in Self-Care: Empowering Staff in Regional Schools.” Keynote speaker, Madhavi Nawana Parker, explored the neuroscience of wellbeing and practical strategies for staff to sustain joy and resilience in their work. Additional sessions included: + + + +

Trauma-informed practice Curriculum development Equip and Connect training A spiritually enriching day at Encounter College in Victor Harbor.

This week is more than training - it is an investment in the strength and wellbeing of our staff, which ultimately benefits every student in our care.

Chicago: Teen Edition: Mark your calendars for Week 2, Term 3, when our students will perform Chicago: Teen Edition. After months of dedication and rehearsals, this production – led by Mr Benjamin Gallasch and Mrs Amy Daniell – promises to be an exceptional display of singing, dancing, and acting. Tickets are now available, and we encourage you to book early to avoid missing out on what will be a memorable event!

With Heartfelt Thanks: To all our students – well done for your efforts this term. As you head into the holidays, I hope you enjoy time to rest, recharge, and be with loved ones. For our Year 12s, the final

stretch is upon you. Stay focused, reach out for support when needed, and keep striving. And to every student, I encourage you to pick up a book over the break – read for learning, yes, but also for joy.

To our Unity staff – thank you. Your tireless work, compassion, and professionalism make Unity a place of learning, belonging, and growth.

Your contribution to our shared mission does not go unnoticed.

To our parents and caregivers – thank you for your trust, encouragement, and continued support. You are vital to our community and our students’ success, and we are grateful for the role you play every day.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a vibrant and enriching Term 3. May this holiday period be one of rest, connection, and renewal for all.

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2025 Staycation Smelly swags filled both the Stadium Gallery and Discovery Centre as the Year 12s slept over at school for their final school camp – a.k.a. Staycation. Students listened to their PC Teachers and Mr Yeager present sessions preparing them for their ‘transition’ to life beyond Unity College. A highlight was the Talent Night with the audience being treated to performances by JoJo Siwa, Steve Harley, and renditions of songs; Apocalypse, Rocky Mountain High and Wagon Wheel.

It also included a highly creative lyrical Rap Battle and exceptionally choreographed dance routine, along with cameo appearances by P.T. Barnum (The Greatest Showman), Carrie Underwood, Tina Turner, Miley Cyrus and The Beastie Boys.

After not much sleep and a delicious bacon and egg brekkie, the group enjoyed spending time making a ‘Prayer sandwich’ and reading with their Reception buddies. Wednesday afternoon’s DREAM Reflection session was redirected after the large amount of rain experienced in the Murraylands, however the group embraced the weather and trekked through slodgy, slippery mud around the Sturt Reserve wetland.

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Senior School students had the opportunity to attend Adelaide’s biggest Career Expo at the Adelaide Showgrounds in May. With over 200 employers and training organisations exhibiting, students were able to gain free career advice, discover future pathways and careers, experience ‘Try a Trade’ interactive zones, discover Defence & Space industry jobs, and much more.

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Middle School

Tech 4 Sustainability Conference

INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, REAL-WORLD IMPACT Unity College co-hosted the inaugural Tech4Sustainability conference with Hills Christian School in Verdun. The Middle School ETHOS (Extending Thinking and Higher Order Skills) Team facilitated workshops with like-minded representatives from 12 invited schools and colleges from across the state to teach them about drones in industry and future career opportunities. Simulations included drone use in the military, search and rescue scenarios, videography for television and application in farming and agriculture. Students were enriched as participants where other Colleges shared their expertise with podcasting, permaculture and Virtual Reality devices. Student voice, agency and ownership to be an inquiring learner was nurtured throughout the workshops.

Our students had the opportunity to work alongside Digital Technology experts from across the country in multiple fields like AI design, Geospatial mapping, Ecologist and Robotic Engineers. We look forward to our ETHOS Team sharing their collective learnings with our community and raising up more digital leaders within our college.

Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program Year 9 students loved Sarah’s (PPEP presenter) wisdom, wit, and nononsense approach about how to manage period or pelvic pain and how to seek out help if needed.

They left the sessions with a better understanding of their bodies and greater empathy for others.

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Learning Through Experience Year 5 students immersed themselves in 19th century life at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat complete with gold panning, historical roleplay, and an unforgettable evening at the Aura Light Show.

Scan the QR code for more photos of the Year 5 and Year 3 Camps.

Meanwhile, the Year 3 Camp at Aldinga aligned with Aboriginal Studies and provided students with an authentic cultural learning experience grounded in Kaurna knowledge and traditions. Highlights included: + “The rainy bushwalk and I mean it was really raining – we were all drenched in water.” Emma + “The treasure hunt.” Lachlan + “The bushwalk because we learnt about a Lego tree. It is called that because when you grab one of its sticks and pull it apart you can put it back together like Lego.”

Lorenzo + “Cooking fish.” Samuel These camps offer our students not just educational value, but lasting memories and deeper understanding.

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Junior School

Teddy Bear Clinic

The Receptions were busy making sure their favourite teddies are in the best of health, with an annual check-up provided by the Bridge Clinic GP’s as part of the RACE Program. Their owners made sure they weren’t scared at all about visiting the doctor - everyone was very brave. Thanks to the wonderful GP’s for their care of these beloved cuddle toys and their owners.

Way2Go Bike Ed Year 4 and 5 students have been learning road safety on their bikes.

You may have seen them zipping around the streets in their bright yellow vests, obeying road rules and working together for a safe, joyful experience.

Sharing the Planet MONARTO SAFARI PARK EXCURSION This term the Year 1s have been exploring the central idea: Living things depend on their habitats as part of their Sharing the Planet unit.

Their visit to Monarto Safari Park helped bring this learning to life!

They explored the park and learnt all about different animal habitats and the unique features that help animals survive and thrive in their environments. They saw a variety of animals, including lions, giraffes, rhinos, and meerkats with each animal living in a specific habitat

that suits its needs. Some prefer grasslands, while others need dense shrubs or open savannahs. They discovered how their behaviours, bodies, and diets are all adapted to their environments.

A highlight was seeing the animals up close and learning from the keepers about how Monarto helps protect endangered species and supports conservation around the world.

Students had an amazing time and came back with a deeper understanding of how important it is to share the planet with other living things and care for the habitats they call home.

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A is for Apple...

Jolly Phonics Dress Up Day – a highlight on the Reception calendar – was full of colour, imagination and phonics goodness with the students (and their dedicated families) up to the challenge. We had elves and princesses, superheroes and butterflies. Congratulations everyone... you looked fantastic!

National Simultaneous Storytime Each year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author/illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, childcare centres, bookshops and many other places around the country. 2025 was the 25th year of the NSS which aims to promote the value of reading and literacy. This year’s book was ‘The Truck Cat’ written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell.

Junior School classes tuned in on the 21 May at 12 noon to hear Deborah read her delightful book, a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. The reading was followed by Danny Snell conducting an interactive drawing sessions with students. There were over 2 million students listening in at the same time all over Australia! The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all Junior School participants.

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Japanese Movie Making Year 10 Japanese students visited St John’s Grammar in Belair to participate in the Japanese Movie Making Day held by the Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of SA. Our students worked in groups with students from Immanuel College and St John’s Grammar, competing against students from Brighton High School, St Francis De Sales, Cabra Dominican and Aberfoyle Park High School. Their challenge was to plan a commercial selling a Japanese product and we were lucky to be part of the winning team – for the second year in a row!

Students created light-hearted and fun commercials based on KitKats, Studio Ghibli films and Kendama.

As well as being treated to a Sushi lunch! We look forward to this event each year and thank the JLTASA for running the competition.

Kayaking in the Riverland After weeks of mapping the route, working out needed supplies and planning overnight camping points the Year 11 Stage 2 Outdoor Education students navigated a self-reliant kayaking expedition in the Riverland. Unity’s Outdoor Education opportunities are gaining prominence and popularity, pushing students out of their comfort zone and into a world of self-reliance and leadership.

Lockdown The Year 10 Drama class worked on their production of Lockdown

by Dennis Craven throughout the semester – stretching themselves as artists, collaborators and creators by not only taking on acting roles but embracing all elements of direction, set and lighting design, producing and marketing. ‘Lockdown’ is a one act play that explores how a group of high school students react during a sudden school lockdown. Through suspense and reflection, the play encourages students to consider the theme of fear, responsibility and how we respond in crisis situations.

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Reconciliation Week A TIME TO REFLECT AND HONOUR Reconciliation Week began with our Sorry Day commemoration, thoughtfully coordinated by Mrs Sharon Gierus. Our Ngarrindjeri students and Student Leaders opened the event with a moving flag-raising ceremony, followed by an inspiring assembly featuring a recorded interview with Aboriginal teacher and artist Lucy Tanami (LT).

LT shared her powerful story of connection, culture, and resilience.

In the Junior School, Shirley Hartman led beautiful sessions on Ngarrindjeri language, music, and stories. Students participated in symbolic activities, including ribbon decorating and footprint storytelling.

We remain deeply committed to honouring and celebrating the cultures and languages of all our students and families.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Learn Unity College celebrated our wonderful Mums, Grandmothers, Aunties and Special Friends with a Junior School breakfast in the Courtyard while our ELC mums received a brekky goodie-bag-to-go so we could show them how much we appreciate everything they do for our school and students.

Cross Generational Learning Year 3 students visited the Lutheran Homes residents and shared some songs and work with them. Students shared their recent work from their Christian Studies unit of work on the Garden of Eden and The Ten Commandments, which was of great interest to the Lutheran Home Buddies and generated rich discussion.

Excursions like this provide students with the opportunity for making meaningful and authentic cross generational connections and teaching of the value of sharing knowledge and working together.

They are also a valuable opportunity for our students to take part in active service in our community, by giving time to spend with others

to learn together, to respect the knowledge of others, to provide a younger perspective, and to support the residents with their social activities.

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Thank You! 2025 COSTA GROUP GRANT Unity College Junior School is one of 30 schools and early childhood services in Australia to receive sponsorship and support through a three-year partnership between the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and Costa Group, the owners of Costa Adelaide Mushrooms at Monarto. The program will provide hands-on learning experiences for students to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh seasonal food as well as develop practical cooking skills and nutrition knowledge through a twoyear membership to the Kitchen Garden Program, as well as a grant of $1500 to build raised garden beds.

RECYCLING GRANT Through the generous support of $2,500 from the Rural City of Murray Bridge Community Grants Program, the Junior School was able to install a recycling table. Recycling and waste education gives students hands on experience with cleaning and sorting drink cans for recycling, improving their knowledge and practical experience of recycling at school, with a flow-on effect of environmental awareness at home and in the wider community.

We thank both the Costa Group and Rural City of Murray Bridge for their support of our school through the provision of these resources.

Areyonga Update Term 2 began with the weather being a bit cooler than the students are used to back home. Connection with family was a big part of the term with family spending time with us at the start of the term.

Classroom highlights included students participating in Agriculture, Woodwork, PE, Music, Science as well as Maths, English and HASS.

Other highlights included: + Football for the fellas as part of the school teams and Ramblers + Jess playing football for Mount Barker Roos + Louie and Denzel continuing to thrive in the VET space + Latina celebrating her 18th Birthday with a special dinner with friends + Cake making as part of Food and Hospitality + The girls spending time on the Junior school, working with students and sharing their art skills + Upgrades at the girls and boys house including new paint, air conditioners, flooring and new kitchen

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Agriculture Update

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2025 SHOW BREEDERS Thank you to all our breeders and suppliers of our show stock this year. + Black Limousin steer: Galpin Family, Warrawindi Farms Penola + Charolais steer: Shirley Barker & Emma Kerrigan, Caithness Charolais - Mount Barker + Red Angus steer: Llewellyn Family, Jillangolo Livestock Keith + Merino Wethers (x12): Keith & Judy Paech, Lucernbrae Poll Merinos - Callington + Goat Wethers (x6): Rebecca & John Falkenhagen, Idealview Goats - Meningie + Wether Goats (x6): Graeme & Tracy Gilbert - Windsor + Illawarra heifers (x2): Doecke Family, Springvale Illawarras Woods Point + Holstein heifers (x2): Mason Family, Mason Farms - Ashville + HyLine Brown Pullets (x6): part of the School Egg Laying Competitions at the Adelaide Show.

Other exciting developments in Unity Agriculture include:

+ Year 5 Projects: Students completed their Cows Create Careers assessments, which are now proudly displayed in the Junior School Ag classroom and have been entered into the national competition. + New Ag Shed: The Junior School Ag Shed is now officially up and running! It serves as the hub for our Chubby Chicken production—a Unity enterprise focused on creating chicken feed—as well as housing our recycling sorting equipment.

Year 5 Certificate of Agriculture students have already begun using the space to produce and package bags of Chubby Chicken feed. + Garden Harvest: All garden beds have been harvested, with fresh produce distributed throughout the school community.

Thank you to our 2025/2026 AGRICULTURE SPONSORS

SHOW TEAM TRAINING UPDATE Term 2 saw show team training in full swing for both students and livestock. Students have been developing essential skills for the show ring, including how to correctly halter, lead, and ‘stand up’ their animals. Alongside these practical skills, they’ve also been learning about the origins of the animals and the proper techniques for preparing them for competition.

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BRONZE GOLD Stephen Thiele

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Pedal Prix The 2025 Pedal Prix season kicked off this term with two races completed.

RACE 1: 6HR, THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK + Bunyip – 13th + Minnie Mouse – 2nd

RACE 2: 6HR, VICTORIA PARK Tweety raced on the Friday against other Primary Schools and performed extremely well. The other bikes completed their event with the following results: + + + +

Bunyip – 14th Minnie Mouse – 3rd Road Runner – 8th Sylvester – 49th

Heartfelt thanks to Renee Bell, our incredible team of parent volunteers, our sponsors, and all who support this initiative.

Sporting Highlights 5/6 FOOTBALL - ROUND 2 Tyler Gladigau, Jake Lienert, Tait Matthewson, Fletcher Rich, Tyler Robertson, Caleb Smith (Year 5) Max Blatchford, Samuel Buscumb, Kai Collogan, Keller Eckermann, Tristan Fiegert, Sixten Fischer, Hamish Frahn, Nicholas Gates, Cooper Hincks, Ashton Horsman, Ezekiel Johnson, Spencer Loveday, Samuel Nuske (Year 6) Helayna White - Umpire (Year 9)

5/6 SOCCER - ROUND 1 Eli Blakelock, Isaiah Cameron, Quan Nguyen, Hunter Redding, Jacob Slok (Year 5) Ted Berling, Keller Eckermann, Sixten Fischer, Cooper Hincks, Jameson James, Lachlan Lawrence, Levi Neumann (Year 6)

5/6 NETBALL - ROUND 1 (PROGRESSED TO ROUND 2) Zoe Cartwright, Lucinda Jacobs, Lara Rowe, Sophie Rowe (Year 5) Indy Braun, Madison Hearne, Emily Kennett, Matilda Mason, Audrey O'Brien, Ava Poole (Year 6) Allegra Willason - Umpire (Year 10) Kaylee Schellen - Umpire (Year 11)

7/8 BASKETBALL (BOYS) ROUND 1 Malachi Stephen (Year 7) Noah Dewhirst, Izak Eleutheriou, Sebastiaan Erasmus, Chace Fiegert, William Hollis, Jett Wiese (Year 8)

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7/8 BASKETBALL (GIRLS) FINALS 3RD OVERALL Lydia Hollis, Mia Rathjen, Emily Sanders (Year 7) Madison Burgemeister, Airlie Clayson, Indii Garrett, Taylor Lienert, Logan Morrell, Sadie Vowles (Year 8)

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7/8 NETBALL - ROUND 1 (PROGRESSED TO ROUND 2) Savannah Downs, Milla Smith (Year 7) Madison Burgemeister, Airlie Clayson, Macey Jacobs, Stella Knight, Lucy Mason, Logan Morrell, Sadie Vowles (Year 8) Abby Harrowfield - Umpire (Year 12)

9/10 NETBALL - ROUND 1 Indigo Hincks, Ruby Pfeiffer (Year 9) Amelia DeMichele, Lara Franke, Yasmin Harrowfield, Lenni Hincks, Sophie Jacobs, Zoe Michalik, Lilly Purvis, Jemma Zadow, Ava Schubert (Year 10)

9/10 FOOTBALL - ROUND 2 (PROGRESSED TO ROUND 3) Henry Blatchford, Archie Elliott, Riley Gladigau, Seth Rankine, Jai Williss (Year 9) Tyrone Beincke, Deng Chol, Patrick Driffen, Oakley Edwards, Ethan Fiegert, Aiden Franke, Chad Freund, Riley Hay, Toby Hollis, Oakley Lamprey, William McBride, Ryley Neumann, Thomas Nuske, Xavier O'Brien, Archie Patterson, Lucas Piggott, Max Reljich, Riley Robertson (Year 10) Tyler White - Coach, Noah Wiese - Coach (Year 11)

10-12 FOOTBALL (GIRLS) ROUND 1 Lara Franke, Lenni Hincks, Zanna Turner, Allegra Willason (Year 10) Lauren Gladigau, Ella Ireland, Halle Jarvis, Cora O'Shaughnessy, Fallon Small, Alexandra White, Jessica Woods (Year 11) Kealie Cheriton, Tyler Edwards, Ameira Greenshileds, Kaitlyn Jaensch, Alice Laube, Millicent Manning, Isabella Mulyk, Yen-Yen To (Year 12)

11/12 FOOTBALL (BOYS) ROUND 1 Jorge Barnes, Roclin Bates, Archie Bell, Denzel Gallagher, Taj Garrett, Eli Hollis, Jayden Jaensch, Brady Lienert, Harvey Marschall, Carl Modra, Ethan Morrell, Noah Wiese (Year 11) Andrew Carn, Brodie Gum, Mitchell Hincks, Hayden Law, Cooper Lienert, Logan McCabe, Jacob Neumann, Benjamin Page, Johnny Phillpott, Campbell Schubert, Rylie Stephenson, Sam White (Year 12)

11/12 NETBALL - ROUND 1 (PROGRESSED TO ROUND 2) Porsha Marchetti (Year 11) Gemma Cocks, Abby Harrowfield, Layla Hearne, Kaitlyn Jaensch, Jessica Kerr, Millicent Manning, Erin Poulish, Isabella Roberts, Yen-Yen To (Year 12)

SASSA CROSS COUNTRY Jett Wiese (Year 8)

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ELC Update This June, we proudly celebrated a major milestone — our Early Learning Centre’s first birthday! It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we opened our doors and welcomed our very first families into our ELC community.

Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen our centre come to life — from building strong routines and forming meaningful relationships, to creating a learning environment that reflects the wonder, curiosity, and joy of early childhood.

We’ve accomplished so much together in our first year, and we wanted to take a moment to reflect and celebrate just some of the highlights: + Our first ELC Sports Day, where the children showed their team spirit and had a blast participating in fun physical challenges. + A magical visit to Hahndorf Farm Barn, giving children hands-on experiences with animals and farm life. + A fun-filled Bike Day, promoting gross motor skills, confidence, and lots of excitement! + Heartwarming celebrations for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, where we honoured the special people in our children’s lives. + A joyful celebration of our very first Christmas together as a centre community. + Professional photographs capturing the personalities and growth of our little learners.

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+ And perhaps most significantly, we’ve proudly watched some of our children begin their transition to school, ready for their next big adventure.

Beyond these events, we have also: + Established our centre philosophy, which reflects our shared values and commitment to high-quality early learning. + Built a passionate, caring team of educators who bring warmth, dedication and expertise to their work every day. + Created indoor and outdoor learning environments that inspire exploration, discovery and play.

To mark our birthday, we celebrated with a coffee van, hot chocolates for the children, and cupcakes for morning tea. It was a lovely moment to pause and reflect on everything we’ve achieved together — and to thank you, our families, for your ongoing support, trust and involvement.

As we step into our second year, we’re excited to continue building on this strong foundation and look forward to more memories, milestones and magical moments with your children.

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Careers Focus Our Senior School Career Focus Day was a great opportunity for students to speak to experts from industry and higher education, to find out more about the pathway/industry that's right for them.

Mini Exhibition Year 5 students presented their Mini Exhibition to family and friends where they completed research, wrote a persuasive and created a well marketed display to showcase their learning of ther chosen topic.

Great preparation for the PYPx at the end of the year.

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Concordia Kindy Term 2 in Action We focused on the concept of ‘God created me’, promoting this through our devotions, prayers and stories with the children. In one of our group times, we asked the children to share what makes them special and we displayed their responses at the entrance to Kindy on love hearts.

We acknowledged Reconciliation Week by exploring Australia, its first people, Australian animals and how we can care for country. A special ‘care for country’ table was set up for children to explore this concept further and learn about the Ngarrindjeri names for the Australian animals.

Our literacy focus was I understand the language of my world. We promoted this through exploring letters and sounds. Children had to find objects in a sensory tray with a specific letter, they also made ‘alphabet stew’ and copied pet labels to make words with the magnetic letters. Our numeracy focus was I explore and understand my place and space in the world. We explored this through patterning, shapes and tessellation.

Our dramatic play area transformed into a Pizzeria. The children loved their time playing the chef, waiters or taking orders on the phone. A great opportunity for children to socially interact and develop social skills like turn taking, sharing and also respect for their Kindy space by cleaning up their mess.

Animals Anonymous visited and the children were fascinated with all the Australian Animals that they got to meet and learn about. They had many exciting questions for the keepers and got to pat the animals, fur, scales and tails.

We celebrated the mums in our lives by inviting families to come along to our annual Mums Night. The children got to pamper their mummy’s and show them just how much we appreciate all they do.

The children have had a wonderful time this term playing and learning outside. One sunny afternoon the children even painted with mud. Mud is a fun and exciting tool at Kindy that we use in many different ways. Mud even boosts our immunity!

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The children participated in an ‘Obstacle a thon’. This was an event to promote children’s big body movements and fundraise for the Kindy within the community.

With the donations, the Kindy has purchased new bean bags and bamboo channels and will be purchasing more outdoor resources.

It was fantastic to see the children’s efforts and perseverance… they all did ten laps!

At the end of this term, we farewelled some of our Kindy children as they graduated in readiness for school. We celebrated them with a Graduation Service held at Holy Cross where they received their certificate and candle.

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FAMILY SERVICE & FUN DAY | 10AM - 2PM SUNDAY 10 AUGUST 2025 HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH & CONCORDIA KINDERGARTEN FLORENCE STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

Food, memorabilia, activities, birthday cake and more will follow the 10am Family Service.

We look forward to you joining us for any or all of the celebrations.

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Unity College SAPSASA Football Murraylands Representatives

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Student Achievements

SAPSASA REPRESENTATIVES

SAPSASA Football: Oscar Chamberlain, Keller Eckermann, Tristan Fiegert, Sixten Fischer, Hamish Frahn, Nicholas Gates, Zac Seyers (Year 6) SAPSASA Netball (Girls): Lucinda Jacobs, Lara Rowe (Year 5) Indy Braun, Matilda Mason, Audrey O’Brien, Ava Poole (Year 6) SAPSASA Netball (Boys): William Fulwood, Patrick Sanders (Year 6) SAPSASA Cross Country: Lottie Berling, Angus Jeffery, Ruby Mason, Frederick Scammell (Year 4) Jace Jarvis, Callum Maher, Jacob Slok, Lochie Wiese (Year 5) Ted Berling, Ashton Horsman (Year 6)

2025 RMNA REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS Under 17: Gemma Cocks, Amelia DeMichele, Lara Franke, Yasmin Harrowfield, Lenni Hincks, Halle Jarvis (Reserve), Millicent Manning, Zoe Michalik, Ava Schubert (Reserve), Jemma Zadow Under 15: Indii Garrett, Indigo Hincks, Macey Jacobs, Logan Morrell, Ruby Pfeiffer, Taylor Lienert (Reserve) Under 13: Savannah Downs, Molly Mason, Ava Paech, Milla Smith, Ellabeth Duffield

Under 11: Lucinda Jacobs, Ruby Mason, Lara Rowe, Zoe Cartwright, Sophie Rowe

GENERAL ACHIEVEMENTS Alexandra White (Year 11) has been accepted to do an immersive work experience week at the Australian Theatre for Young People in Sydney. Alex is one of only 16 students across Australia selected.

“Students will join the ATYP team for an entire week to find out just what it takes to run a professional theatre company.

Students will take part in practical sessions in acting, directing, design, marketing, development, producing, education, and writing, to explore the day-to-day running of a theatre company.

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They will also work in groups throughout the week on a project that they will present to ATYP staff; a pitch for a show they would like to put on as their newly formed ‘theatre company’.”

Linton Garner (Year 10) has been selected as part of the Karate SA State Team. Linton also recently competed in the Karate SA Open Championships where he took home a gold medal in the Boys 14 & 15 years Kata. [1] & [2]

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Reegan Merry (Year 5) recently competed at the Sydney Grand Nationals in Show Horse Riding where she received a 4th and rd 3 place. Reegan is also starting lessons with an Olympic trainer this week and is working towards competing in Horse and Rider National Championships in Sydney in December.

Taj Garrett (Year 11) was selected in the South Australian State U16 Football team that competed in the 2025 Marsh AFL U16 National Championships in Perth, WA. Taj was also named in the leadership group as Vice Captain.

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Murraylands Representatives at the Mid Hills Netball Carnival

Harry Frahn, Daniel Bormann (Year 9) and Ari Schutz (Year 8) won their CFS cadet regional championships for Mannum CFS.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS We love celebrating the successes of our Students. If your child/ren have achieved highly in any field, please send the information and a high resolution photo (where possible) to communitynews@unitycollege. sa.edu.au.

Please note inclusions are at the discretion of the editor.

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